Lot 939 - Four Hand-Drawn John L. Jensen Storyboard Sketches

Sold Stock #169621 | Sold Apr 2 2024

TEN COMMANDMENTS, THE (1956)

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Lot #939 - Four Hand-Drawn John L. Jensen Storyboard Sketches

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A set of four storyboard sketches hand-drawn by John L. Jensen for Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments. Jensen worked uncredited as a sketch artist for the film in addition to his work in the costume department, and created a number of storyboards.

This lot consists of four storyboard sketches, rendered in graphite on paper, depicting an early version of the scene where Moses (Charlton Heston) saves Joshua (John Derek) from Baka (Vincent Price). The sketches exhibit smudging, staining, and small tears along the edges. Dimensions: (each) 14.5" x 12.25" (37 cm x 31.25 cm)

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Estimate: $1,200 - 2,400

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Item size: 14.5" × 12.25" × 0.13" (36.83cm × 31.12cm × 0.33cm)

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TEN COMMANDMENTS, THE (1956)

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$245 approx. £184 / €199

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